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Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $31,365 Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI | |||||
| Difference: $27,500 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $30,141 Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI | |||||
| Difference: $24,665 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | E-Class | E-Class | E-Class | Golf / GTI | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | E350 | E550 | E63 AMG | GTI | R |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $48,600 | $56,300 | $85,750 | $24,595 | $34,590 |
| Base Invoice | $45,198 | $52,359 | $79,748 | $23,611 | $33,207 |
| Rear Seat Package | 430 | 430 | |||
| Premium 2 Package | 2,400 | 2,400 | 2,400 | ||
| Premium 1 Package | 3,950 | 4,400 | 2,500 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 300 | 300 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,590 | ||||
| Autobahn Package | 6,000 | ||||
| Sunroof and Navigation Package | 1,500 | ||||
| Rear Seat Package | 400 | 400 | |||
| Premium 2 Package | 2,232 | 2,232 | 2,232 | ||
| Premium 1 Package | 3,674 | 4,092 | 2,325 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 669 | 669 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 279 | 279 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,479 | ||||
| Autobahn Package | 5,760 | ||||
| Sunroof and Navigation Package | 1,440 | ||||
| Options (change) | 9,390 | 8,250 | 4,900 | 6,000 | 1,500 |
| Options (change) | 8,733 | 7,672 | 4,557 | 5,760 | 1,440 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 770 | 770 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 1,700 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $58,865 | $65,425 | $93,225 | $31,365 | $36,860 |
| Total Invoice | $54,806 | $60,906 | $86,880 | $30,141 | $35,417 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,445 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,028 | |||||
| Model Year | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | E-Class | E-Class | E-Class | Golf / GTI | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | E350 | E550 | E63 AMG | GTI | R |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 268hp V6 | 382hp V8 | 518hp V8 | 200hp I4 | 256hp I4 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T7 | M6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | FWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 610, 14 | 610, 14 | 610, 14 | 300, 8 | 300, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/45-17 | 245/45-17 | 255/40-18 | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $58,865 | $65,425 | $93,225 | $31,365 | $36,860 |
| Adjustments for Features | -6,055 | -7,755 | -7,980 | 0 | -1,950 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $52,810 | $57,670 | $85,245 | $31,365 | $34,910 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,860 | $32,435 | $0 | $3,545 |
| Total Invoice | $54,806 | $60,906 | $86,880 | $30,141 | $35,417 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,637 | -7,219 | -7,437 | 0 | -1,874 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $49,169 | $53,687 | $79,443 | $30,141 | $33,543 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,518 | $30,274 | $0 | $3,402 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | E-Class | E-Class | E-Class | Golf / GTI | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | E350 | E550 | E63 AMG | GTI | R |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| FWD | $0 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | ||||
| Accessories | |||||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | |||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | |||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | |||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | |||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | |||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | |||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | |||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | |||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | |||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Chronometer | $100 | ||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | ||||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | |||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | |||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | |||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | ||||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | ||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | ||||
| Rear air springs, auto-leveling | $350 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Transmission | |||||
| Launch control | $100 | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $7,655 | $9,355 | $9,580 | $1,600 | $3,550 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $6,055 | $7,755 | $7,980 | $0 | $1,950 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -5,637 | -7,219 | -7,437 | 0 | -1,874 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2010 | 2012 |
| Model | E-Class | Golf / GTI |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 113.1 in | 101.5 in |
| Length | 191.7 in | 165.4 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 70.3 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 58.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,826 lb. | 2,969 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 14.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.9 in | 39.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.8 in | 54.7 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.3 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.2 in | 38.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.9 in | 52.8 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.8 in | 35.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.9 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.9 | 46.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350
| Rear Seat Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 20% |
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 950 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 37% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 48% |
| Total Not Requested | 1215 | 52% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550
| Rear Seat Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 20% |
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 950 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 37% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 42% |
| Total Not Requested | 1515 | 58% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 900 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 38% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
| Autobahn Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers | 350 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 3450 | 85% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 15% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
| Sunroof and Navigation Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1500 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 19% |
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